Craig Fisher, author of Hiring Humans, offered a clear definition of ghost jobs. I think this is the best description of its purpose yet, without changing the feelings of frustration job seekers feel this week in "The Job Scam Report." open.substack.com/pub/markanth...

Less than a year ago, the "John Cena" test was a thing for a minute. Now it's obsolete. Deepfake videos are here. This week's AI-powered article from "The Job Scam Report" shares other articles on how this technology is spreading. markanthonydyson.substack.com/p/ai-powered...

AI-Powered Job Scams (6th Ed.): They Said The Quiet Part Out Loud 60%+ of recent U.S. job‑seekers encountered fake job postings; 40% fell for one, according to a survey by @passwordmanager (Oct 21, 2025), among 1,254 U.S. adults. open.substack.com/pub/markanth...

In this episode of "The Job Scam Report," the crew &I tackle the safety of LinkedIn’s “Open To Work (OTW)” badge for job seekers. LinkedIn, conversely, has made the badge available only to recruiters who paid for LinkedIn’s Recruiting Tool. markanthonydyson.substack.com/p/is-linkedi...

A survey by Trend Micro: 29% of respondents said they were targeted by fake job offers (esp. remote work) via online or text channels. www.fox47news.com/news/job-see... @FOX47News Clarify. Verify. Don’t just apply.

It’s not just the shame and reflection that linger after falling for a job scam. It’s not just the shame and reflection that sting and remain. The incident may haunt you for years to come. There are 7 key steps to take to get back on track. open.substack.com/pub/markanth...

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Deepfake videos will appear as real as if you had recorded them on your phone. Bad actors pose as employees, employers, or recruiters to steal personal information or proprietary company assets. Deepfake incidents are rising, and current defenses may fall short. www.zdnet.com/article/is-y...

LinkedIn is suing PROAPI for data scraping Fake Job Posting to Deliver Malware and Steal Credentials If you haven’t heard about “Wait and Bait,” you should read on. Subscribe to "The Job Scam Report" on Substack. markanthonydyson.substack.com/p/ai-powered...

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Community awareness is a powerful weapon to combat job scams. Not just online, but also in the workplace and educational institutions. Job scams are prevalent to businesses as much as they’re to individuals. Education and feedback are essential. techxplore.com/news/2025-10...

There will be victims of deepfake job interviews. Most job seekers don't prepare adequately for job interviews, and even worse, they often don't know what to expect. In this episode, I suggest detecting them before an interview. markanthonydyson.substack.com/p/how-emergi...

Thanks to @marketplace.org for featuring me on the national radio show “Marketplace Tech.” I appreciate the opportunity to share about job scams precaution information. www.marketplace.org/episode/2025...

I’m grateful to be included in this @fastcompany.com article about attracting recruiters and employers. If you don’t get recognition for the value of your skills, you must create demand for your work. www.fastcompany.com/91408488/how...

If your skills aren't creating demand for you, then you have to create demand for your skills. Rheana Murray's latest article on @fastcompany.com offers suggestions (which include my thoughts) on how to be poached. www.fastcompany.com/91408488/how...

Bad actors know no boundaries when it comes to impersonation and fraud. This week's "The Job Scam Report" podcast episode features stories from three career services professionals whose robust online presence was spoofed by impersonators. t.co/wTSGxQkTTM

There are so many layers to whether you can receive unemployment and social security simultaneously. Shay Trotter unwraps some of the common questions surrounding what’s doable and what’s not. I offered a little perspective in this article. www.womansworld.com/life/money/l...

Years ago, we were told to upload or email a PDF resume because it was more secure than Word. Well, there's more to it than that. Ashley Price-Horton, a former recruiter, told me we can do more to make it more secure. Subscribe to "The Job Scam Report" podcast. www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6TL...

Fake candidates and employees can cost a company millions of dollars due to time, process, protection, and resources. Russ Irby was giving me the game served chill yesterday for "The Job Scam Report" podcast. Watch it all here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMqc...

Breakthrough principles: 1) Lifestyle, not seasons 2) Consultant mindset 3) AI-savvy 4) Interview stories w/ metrics 5) Scam vigilance. Prepare now so opportunity isn’t a surprise. On "The Voice of Job Seekers!" Pivoting will be easier. thevoiceofjobseekers.com/breakthrough...

Job scams are a pandemic, not just a local online gang. This week's episode of "The Job Scam Report" features Jay Jones and me discussing how to break down fake LinkedIn jobs, profiles, posts, and ghosts. Clarify, verify, and don't just apply. markanthonydyson.substack.com/p/how-to-sta...

LinkedIn now wants to scrutinize recruiters, executives, and similar roles closely. However, yesterday's @theverge.com article stated LI won't verify past recruiter accounts using current methods. This means there could be thousands of fake recruiters safe. MMM... youtu.be/wLRnT3yRE1U

Can you make an impact on day one? Have you shifted from a "rented" mindset to an "owned" one? The job seekers who tend to create opportunities for themselves and consistently receive offers do this one thing: They think and act like consultants. thevoiceofjobseekers.com/how-to-adapt...

I've been involved in the career and job search space for more than a decade. While these days I talk and write about job scams, it was great to talk with Kevin St.Clergy on his Beyond Blind Blaming Podcast about a range of job search topics. blindblaming.com/podcast/the-...

@WashTimes & @moneywisecom quoted my co-host Ashley Price-Horton, “It’s really easy to identify who was a federal employee who got laid off because they’ll usually put their end date, and it’s very easy to target them for scams..." The Job Scam Report podcast! youtu.be/Tw57VKhqUCI

I was a guest on the "Beyond Blind Blaming" podcast released last week. Kevin St. Clergy is the first Saint I've been interviewed by. 😂 Have you adopted a "Consultant Mindset?" Have you turned your job search into a lifestyle yet? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Here's a job scam you rarely see: Bad actor tells you about a fake certification you need for a job. You pay, and VIOLA! NOTHING! Michael Schuemaker, CMO of @IdentityIQ, shares more on this week's episode of "The Job Scam Report" podcast. markanthonydyson.substack.com/p/how-to-com...

The "fake job market" is hiding in plain sight. The fake company job ads are listed right by your "fake jobs" and "ghost jobs." I explore the fake vs. ghost in this week's conversation on "The Job Scam Report" podcast. markanthonydyson.substack.com/p/how-to-det...

Shift from "I need a job" to "Here's how I drive value." Present your achievements, own results, and engage in employer-centric conversations. This is the consultant mindset! Show how you adapt and add impact from day one. thevoiceofjobseekers.com/how-to-adapt...

Shift from "I need a job" to "Here's how I drive value." Present your achievements, own results, and engage in employer-centric conversations. Show how you adapt and add impact from day one. My latest on "The Voice of Job Seekers:" thevoiceofjobseekers.com/how-to-adapt...

If you haven't been in the job market in a couple of years, then you should know more about job scams and their game-changing surge to lure job seekers. My latest podcast episode of "The Job Scam Report" podcast warns of surging deepfake videos. markanthonydyson.substack.com/p/how-emergi...

“150 Simplified Ways To Outsmart Job Scams In 2025” is a ***FREE*** guide to help you navigate this “fake job market.” It’s only responsible to protect your personal information as much as you can, and to find a job you’re best suited for. www.tradepub.com/free/w_marl16/

I chose the job search and career advice/coaching (which I no longer coach) over personal training (ISSA certified). I loved both, but my gift was helping job seekers and writing about it. This article displays a hybrid of both, even today. thevoiceofjobseekers.com/how-to-trans...

I had the opportunity to share with Juliette Fairley from NTD News how low-income pre-retirees and retirees find jobs and suggest some places where they can invest. www.ntd.com/3-ways-low-i...

Lorraine K. Lee joins me on "The Voice of Job Seekers" to discuss her book, "Unforgettable Presence." thevoiceofjobseekers.com/how-to-bring...

Fear is a "Social Engineering" weapon bad actors use to get your personal information, and at times, your cash. The fix: Verify before you apply! The latest episode on "The Job Scam Report" podcast! markanthonydyson.substack.com/p/fear-is-th...

Find more peace with these phone apps to help stop the onslaught of job scam calls—my latest on "The Job Scam Report" on Substack. These apps can work for you: 📱TextKiller by RoboKiller 📱Truecaller 📱Hiya 📱Call Control To name a few... markanthonydyson.substack.com/p/7-phone-ap...

Let's bust this myth: If a job offer comes from a well-known company, it is likely to be legitimate. Truth: Scammers are leveraging your familiarity with well-known companies to misplace your trust. markanthonydyson.substack.com/p/12-popular...

Constant vigilance is needed in fighting job scams today. Scams are as subtle as a misspelled word. Scams aren’t just virtual. They can make victims chase the wind. I discuss this in the "The Job Scam Report" episode. markanthonydyson.substack.com/p/job-scam-r...

In this episode of "The Voice of Job Seekers," I participate in a job search and careers panel at St. Xavier's University in Chicago for 30-40 students. The panel offered advice on resumes, cover letters, networking, interviews, and job scams. thevoiceofjobseekers.com/how-to-under...

When we go through an involuntary separation from a company, our minds are flooded with all kinds of false narratives. Not to mention the ones from our former employer, labeling the groups as "underperforming." Here's how to fight back. thevoiceofjobseekers.com/7-lies-your-...

The latest episode of "The Voice of Job Seekers" podcast features a recorded job search/careers panel I participated in at @SaintXavier University. Other panelists include James Miller, @ResuMAYDAY, Dr. Vincent Alexander Davis, & Nathan Peck. thevoiceofjobseekers.com/how-to-under...

I noticed in an article about @Monster's and @CareerBuilder's closing, they spent $286M on fighting job scams. The bankruptcy wasn't new, but the job scam number was a wild mention to me. It was noted in an article in the @detroitnews.com @washingtonpost.com Is that spending normal?

In this episode of "The Job Scam Report" podcast, I spoke with Lance Spitzner of the SANS Institute. We discussed several best practices for avoiding job scams via Smishing. markanthonydyson.substack.com/p/job-scams-...

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It's 2025, and much like 2010, job seekers are applying to hundreds of jobs with little to no success. If you're experiencing "Unemployment Fatigue," it's not too late to strengthen your connections. The latest on "The Voice of Job Seekers!" thevoiceofjobseekers.com/how-to-overc...

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In this week's episode of "The Job Scam Report" podcast, I share how to use "20 of the Best Tools to Identify Fake Companies." The article accompanying the episode lists 20 websites to help you discern if a company site is fake. markanthonydyson.substack.com/p/20-of-the-...

Career services professionals will discuss job scams with their clients without investing time in training job seekers to avoid them. Would you train your favorite animal that way? Imagine the mess! "The Job Scam Report" latest episode: markanthonydyson.substack.com/p/12-popular...